Halifax, England
Wainhouse Tower
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
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Halifax, England
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
Hawes, England
A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.
Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
Holcombe, England
This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.
Stockport, England
Paul McCartney, Joy Division, and many others created era-defining music at this former recording studio.
Stockport, England
Opened in 1932, this theater in Stockport's Mersey Square is a bonafide Art-Deco gem.
Stockport, England
The river that gave its name to a 1960s musical movement has a rather inauspicious starting point in town outside of Manchester.
Glasgow, Scotland
These rusting, skeletal structures are monolithic monuments to Glasgow's industrial past
Glasgow, Scotland
The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.
Glasgow, Scotland
Some believe that the stone once used to coronate Scottish kings resides inside this bar.
Glasgow, Scotland
This two-legged horse statue celebrates a beloved cartoonist and his quirky characters.
Santana, Portugal
These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.
Funchal, Portugal
A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Funchal, Portugal
A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.
Monte, Portugal
Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."
Funchal, Portugal
Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Leek, England
This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.
Leek, England
This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.
Washington, D.C.
While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Leeds, England
The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.
York, England
The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.